Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome in 2 HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy

Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Jan 15;46(2):e19-22. doi: 10.1086/524740.

Abstract

We describe 2 human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients who developed hypertension and severe neurological abnormalities while receiving successful antiretroviral therapy. Neuroimaging findings were characteristic of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, a brain-capillary leak syndrome with hypertension and endothelial damage. We discuss the role of antiretroviral therapy-associated metabolic alterations in endothelial damage, hypertension, and reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / adverse effects*
  • Endothelium, Vascular / drug effects
  • Endothelium, Vascular / pathology
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / chemically induced
  • Hypertension / virology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / virology*

Substances

  • Anti-Retroviral Agents